Roanoke, Virginia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 9.3% cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,659 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Roanoke, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher